Category: BECOMING BETTER
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EDUCATION—REACH THEM THROUGH WHAT THEY LOVE
A child’s interest is not necessarily a distraction from education. It may be the doorway into it. Baseball can teach mathematics. Cooking can teach measurement and chemistry. Animals can teach biology and compassion. Music can carry language into memory. Watch what awakens the child—then teach through the opening. — Richie Pearls for the Soul when…
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WELL…WHAT DO YOU KNOW? THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF “WELL” THE WORD
“Well…” That little word can welcome you, warn you, question you—or buy a few valuable seconds while your mind catches up with your mouth. A small word can carry a large world. https://pearlsforthesoul.com #PearlsForTheSoul #WordsMatter #Language #Wisdom #RichieSpeaks
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PAIN FROM SELF-ASSESSMENT? USE IT AS GROWTH FOOD
Self-assessment is not self-condemnation. Condemnation says: “You are hopeless.” Assessment says: “Here is something that needs attention.” One closes the door. The other points toward it. Face the truth—but use it to correct yourself, not permanently condemn yourself. — Richie Pearls for the Soul when you feed the soul, you feed everything. https://pearlsforthesoul.com
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CLEAR THINKING IS THE GIFT OF A SOUND MIND USE IT WELL
Temptation wants speed. Depth requests time invest. Before making a decision that could damage your character, freedom, relationship or future, give clear thinking three minutes to report for duty. Three minutes may feel inconvenient. Years of regret are far less convenient. PAUSE FOR CAUSE. — Richie Pearls for the Soul when you feed the soul,…
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MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS DAY A NEW HOLIDAY TO PRACTICE WITH
Many people avoid their own unfinished business by becoming experts in everyone else’s. It is easier to inspect your neighbor’s yard than pull the weeds growing in your own. Handle what belongs to you—and respect what belongs to somebody else. HAPPY MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS DAY! — Richie Pearls for the Soul when you feed…
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SOME MEN ARE NOT GOOD SHOPPERS…TRUE LIFE TALE
I bought six of the same shirt… in DIFFERENT COLORS. To me? THAT WAS VARIETY. LOL. Some men simply shop differently. #TrueLifeTale #MarriageHumor #RichieSpeaks #PearlsForTheSoul
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WORK CHARACTER BEFORE LOVE CHEMISTRY DO SOME HOMEWORK
Charm can open a door. Character is what decides whether the house is safe.
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WHEN YOU HOLD THINGS IN…IT’S NOT GOOD SPEAK UP AND BE RID OF IT!
Do not turn temporary pain… into permanent storage. Process it. Learn from it. Release what no longer needs to travel with you. #LetGo #SelfAwareness #RichieSpeaks #PearlsForTheSoul
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PEOPLE WHO LICK THEIR FINGERS—THEN PASS IT ON TO YOU
You licked your finger, separated my receipt and handed the moisture to me too? No thank you. I only wanted the receipt! Use the sponge. Use the wax. Use a fingertip moistener. Just leave your tongue out of the transaction. https://pearlsforthesoul.com #PearlsForTheSoul #PersonalHygiene #CommonCourtesy #RichieSpeaks
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LIFE IS A LENS WHERE YOU SEE OUT AND SEE IN WHILE OTHERS DO TOO
Life isn’t always asking for a different picture. Sometimes it simply asks for a better focus. #Wisdom #Truth #PearlsForTheSoul
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YOUR INVITATION TO CHANGE IS VALID ALL YOUR LIFE…USE IT
Love doesn’t force. Love invites. #Hope #Invitation #PearlsForTheSoul